genicity and genotoxicity of uranium compounds, focusing on studies exploring the evidence for a chemical contribution to the carcinogenic potential of DU. Chapter 8 provides the committee’s evaluation of the exposure assessment and health risk assessment presented in the Capstone Report. Appendix A provides biographic information on the committee, and Appendix B a detailed description of the epidemiologic studies mentioned in the report.

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Review of Toxicologic and Radiologic Risks to Military Personnel from Exposure to Depleted Uranium During and After Combat.
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